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U.S. Troops TO Benefit from Enhanced Vehicle
Seat Armor Technology
ArmorWorks and Martin Baker America Sign
Memorandum of Understanding
For
Immediate Release
TEMPE, Ariz. – July 6, 2005 –
ArmorWorks of Tempe, Ariz. and Martin Baker America are
collaborating on a range of activities, with particular
emphasis on seat armor technology. The two companies signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Paris Air Show last
week.
“This MOU reflects the common
commitment of ArmorWorks and Martin Baker America to remain at
the forefront of providing unparalleled ballistic protection
and seat safety. Each organization has unique competencies
which address these goals,” said ArmorWorks president and
founder, Bill Perciballi.
“ArmorWorks and Martin Baker
America recognize that by forming a strategic partnership, we
can capitalize on the individual strengths of each
organization to achieve our ultimate objective, saving lives,”
Perciballi said.
Martin Baker America’s Joint
Managing Director, John Martin added: “This partnership will
enable our two companies to more rapidly react and develop
best value total solutions for future Army, Air Force and
Naval requirements. This sharing of knowledge and expertise is
already taking the team in new directions which I am sure will
result in new opportunities.”
Martin Baker
is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of
ejection seats and helicopter crashworthy seats for use in
military aircraft.
About
ArmorWorks
Founded in 1996, ArmorWorks is a
Tempe, Ariz.-based company that provides cutting edge armor
technology for U.S. military applications and to companies
worldwide. ArmorWorks designs and produces protective armor
using the latest generation ceramic and composite materials
that are objectively evaluated and tested to assure their
performance in a variety of environments.
ArmorWorks
products are currently being used in several applications
including personnel vehicle and aircraft armor for the
Department of Defense. For more information, visit
www.armorworks.com
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